Realizing your pet is a valued family member, our goal at Acute Care Veterinary Clinic is to help your pet live a longer, healthier life.  To accomplish this we offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental procedures.  We also encourage regular physical examinations and preventative health care.  Underlying it all is our commitment to treat your pet like one of our own.

In addition, our canine and feline boarding facilities are clean, comfortable and climate controlled.  Bathing and grooming are also available and performed by experienced, compassionate professionals.

We at Acute Care encourage the human-animal bond and hope we can be of service to you.

Don't let our name fool you, Acute Care Veterinary Clinic is actually a full service small animal veterinary hospital.  We offer the latest in preventative health care, vaccinations, routine checkups and consultations as well as radiology service, diagnostic lab screenings, dentistry and surgical procedures.  For your convenience we also offer first rate boarding and grooming services.  We pride ourselves in compassionate, competent care.

Laboratory
In our on-site laboratory, we are able to collect specimens for rapid analysis of the patient's potential health problems with the assistance of technologically advanced equipment.  During emergency situations our on-site lab can provide timely diagnostic test results.  Should further testing be required we are equipped to send specimens to outside labs for additional advanced testing procedures.

Pharmacy
In addition to providing a fully stocked veterinary pharmacy, we also work closely with local and national pharmacies to custom compound medication when the situation arises.

Surgical Suite
Our surgical suite is equipped for both routine and emergency operations.  We use isoflurane, the safest available.  The use of advanced monitoring equipment ensures the safety of the pet during any procedure.  In addition, we offer complete dental care and professional cleanings and our technicians will train you in performing basic dental hygiene for your pet at home.

Appointments, please
We prefer to work on an appointment basis but please understand that, like humans, pets don't synchronize their illnesses with our appointment book and surgical procedures sometimes take longer than planned so an occasional delay is inevitable.  We will make every effort to be on time.

Payment
Payment is expected at the time services are rendered.  We accept cash, personal checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover.  At anytime, we will be glad to provide you with a written estimate of anticipated services upon request.  Please call if you have any questions.

We are proud of our clinic's facility and hope it meets your needs as well.  As soon as possible, upon arrival, you and your pet will be escorted to one of our two exam rooms.  Our in-house laboratory is able to deliver rapid, accurate results.  Our hospital area has a surgical suite, treatment area and recovery ward.  We also have an isolation  room to house any contagious pets.  We have a fully stocked pharmacy for most of your prescription needs.  Our nutritional line provides our clients the proper diet for their pet from adolescent through geriatric years.  We also offer prescription diets for those patients with special health needs.  Our kennel and grooming area are climate controlled for year round comfort.  Please feel free to call and set up a tour of our facility.

Annual Health Screens
As part of your pet's annual vaccination program, we will give your pet a thorough physical exam.

Canine Geriatric Program
As dogs age, we know that they, like people, have a greater risk for developing certain diseases and conditions. For example, we know that the incidence of problems such as heart disease, kidney disease, arthritis, and oral/dental disease increases with advancing age. However, when such diseases are diagnosed in their early stages, treatment to cure such disorders or delay their progress can be given in most cases. For that reason, we recommend that all of our canine patients that are seven years of age or older have an annual geriatric evaluation. This evaluation includes a complete and thorough physical exam, a complete blood count, blood chemistry profile, urinalysis and thyroid test. As in all health evaluations, early detection is the key as it allows for more and better treatment options.

Feline Geriatric Program
Older cats can develop a myriad of medical problems, but there are three common problems that we see in geriatric patients: diabetes, kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism. All three diseases affect the other systems over time and are, if left untreated at an early stage, fatal. If these chronic disease processes are detected soon after they start, they may be very treatable and controllable.

Generally, we recommend that cats seven years and older have blood drawn and checked annually. Diagnostic tests include blood chemistries, a complete blood count, urinalysis, and thyroid test. It is in this way we can detect the problem before it becomes a major medical problem. As in all health evaluations, early detection is the key as it allows for more and better treatment options.

We have tried to make our senior care program as affordable as possible, so that your pets' may benefit from the same tests and evaluations that we use on our own aging pets. We know how difficult it is to say goodbye to an old friend, therefore we hope to keep you and your pet together as many years as possible.

Pet Dental Program
A major part of your pet's health is oral and dental hygiene. If your pet is 3 years or older, he already has tartar and plaque build-up on his teeth and probably needs a dental cleaning. Most older pets will have advanced tartar build-up and some degree of gum disease. The problem begins when plaque and tartar are allowed to build up on your pet's teeth. Plaque harbors the bacteria, which can infect gum tissue and the root system. This often results in healthy teeth having to be extracted because the root structure has been compromised. A more serious consequence of dental disease occurs when the infection spreads via the bloodstream to other vital organs such as the lungs, heart, and brain.

The first step in improving your pets oral health is a complete dental exam. If a dental cleaning is recommended for your pet, a doctor will discuss the procedure with you. Since we have yet to figure out how to get most pets to sit in a dental chair with their mouth open, the procedure will be done under anesthesia. Preliminary blood work prior to the dental is recommended to rule out any underlying health conditions that might compromise the safety of anesthesia. Older pets should have a more comprehensive blood profile run.

Dental procedures are recommended annually in most cases. Ask us about home dental care and procedures you can perform at home to ensure your pet's oral health.

Acute Care Veterinary Clinic provides Services in:
 
 
Anesthesia
Boarding
Cardiology
Dentistry
Dermatology
Education/Literature
Flea Control
Geriatrics
Grooming
Health Certificates
Immunizations
Internal Medicine
In-House Laboratory
 Nutritional Counseling
Ophthalmology
Parasitic Control
Prescriptions
Preventative Health Programs
Radiology
Reproduction
Skin Care
Spay/Neuter
Special Diets
Surgery
Vaccinations
 

Boarding

Our boarding  kennel is an all indoor climate controlled facility.  Each animal is kept in an individual compartment.  Each dog is carried to an enclosed outdoor exercise area two to three times daily.  All animals are fed high quality pet food.  When requested, special diets may be fed and you are welcome to bring their regular diet from home.

All boarding pets must be current or made current on their vaccinations.  Please call us to discuss these specifics.

All pets may be dropped off or picked up during regular office hours Monday through Saturday.

Reservations are recommended especially for holidays and Master's week.

Grooming

A trip to the groomer is a special luxury any pet and owner will enjoy.  Regular bathing and grooming aids in the prevention of certain parasites and skin conditions.

Bobbi Bass has been a professional groomer for over ten years.  She can make suggestions for cuts to make you and your pet more comfortable.  Call today for an appointment!

Special Diets
There are many high quality pet diets on the market.  Because we cannot stock them all, Acute Care Veterinary Clinic has chosen to offer Hill's Science Diet Pet Foods.  We are proud of our selection and the dedication Hill's has shown to the veterinary profession.  We try to keep in stock a wide variety of Hill's products and would be happy to special order those we don't normally carry.